DUBAI: MI Emirates pulled off a thrilling seven-run win over Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, successfully defending a modest 137/8. Jonny Bairstow’s fluent half-century anchored the innings, while Rashid Khan’s timely double strike turned the match on its head during the chase.The victory lifted MI Emirates to six points and moved them ahead of the Capitals into third place on the ILT20 Season 4 points table.
Chasing 138, Dubai Capitals started strongly despite losing Leus du Plooy early. Shayan Jahangir and Jordan Cox counter-attacked effectively, adding 51 runs inside the powerplay to put the Capitals in control. Jahangir’s three sixes and Cox’s steady strokeplay kept the chase on track.Momentum shifted after the powerplay as Rashid Khan dismissed Jahangir, triggering a slowdown. Cox and Rovman Powell added 25 runs, but Rashid struck again to remove Powell. Dasun Shanaka and Jimmy Neesham departed cheaply, leaving the Capitals needing 30 off the final three overs.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Naveen-ul-Haq then delivered the decisive blow, removing Cox and Mohammad Nabi in quick succession. The Capitals collapsed further and were bowled out for 130, falling seven runs short.Earlier, MI Emirates negotiated a cautious powerplay before Bairstow took charge, forging a 48-run stand with Nicholas Pooran. Bairstow reached his half-century off 30 balls, striking eight fours and three sixes. However, Muhammad Jawadullah and Mustafizur Rahman applied the brakes late, restricting MI Emirates to 137/8, with Romario Shepherd’s late cameo proving crucial.
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Rashid Khan was named Player of the Match for his match-turning spell.Brief ScoresMI Emirates: 137/8 in 20 overs (Jonny Bairstow 67, Romario Shepherd 18 not out, Muhammad Waseem 17; Mustafizur Rahman 3/34, Jawadullah 2/7) Dubai Capitals: 130/10 in 20 overs (Jordan Cox 46, Shayan Jahangir 34; Rashid Khan 2/14, Romario Shepherd 2/25, Naveen-ul-Haq 2/27)
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